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In reply to the discussion: Spy Plane Fries Air Traffic Control Computers, Shuts Down LAX [View all]whistler162
(11,155 posts)55. It wasn't the planes fault but the
computer program that was incorrectly reporting the planes altitude and trying to keep it out of other planes flight paths.
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Unless there were electronic counter measures they are not talking about...nt
Jesus Malverde
May 2014
#4
Unfortunately for all of us, the worst possible scenario becomes less and less unlikely everyday
Exultant Democracy
May 2014
#32
Maybe so. How long ago was it? If it was somewhat recent maybe they've found a second use for
okaawhatever
May 2014
#24
Exactly. Fired is inappropriate. In fact this is an opportunity to examine other failure
lostincalifornia
May 2014
#14
seems like the air traffic controllers have had to work with antiquated equipment forever.
olddad56
May 2014
#21
FAA Says U-2 Spy Plane Definitely Scrambled Air Traffic Control Computers
Jesus Malverde
May 2014
#53